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Model specific boards => Golf mk2 => Topic started by: gixerthrasher on 30 September 2008, 13:06

Title: Fitting an Eibach rear anti-roll bar?
Post by: gixerthrasher on 30 September 2008, 13:06
Just bought a front & rear Eibach ARB kit, the front's not a problem to fit but I have NO info on fitting the rear bar..
I guess I'm gonna have to drop the rear axle to do this.. will I have to remove brake pipes, pressure regulator etc. or can these be tied up out of the way?
I've got a full GSF poly bush kit & wonder if the rear ARB requires any bushes as well, which hopefully are in the kit..?
Any info you good fellers can give will be appreciated.. ta.
Title: Re: Fitting an Eibach rear anti-roll bar?
Post by: rubjonny on 30 September 2008, 13:26
no need to drop the rear beam, its clamped to it using metal clamps and bushes, the outer part is bolted on using a longer lower shock bolt :)
Title: Re: Fitting an Eibach rear anti-roll bar?
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 30 September 2008, 13:31
you might have to remove the shocks at the top though depending on how short they are
Title: Re: Fitting an Eibach rear anti-roll bar?
Post by: Goops on 30 September 2008, 14:08
Let us know how much difference it made to the general handling?
Thinking of fitting these around xmas time (if santa grants me the funds) :grin:
Title: Re: Fitting an Eibach rear anti-roll bar?
Post by: VeeDubGTI16v on 30 September 2008, 14:11
it makes a LOT of difference
Title: Re: Fitting an Eibach rear anti-roll bar?
Post by: Mew on 30 September 2008, 14:27
Quote from: veedubgti16v on 30 September 2008, 14:11
it makes a LOT of difference

And then some!
Title: Re: Fitting an Eibach rear anti-roll bar?
Post by: rubjonny on 30 September 2008, 14:32
p.s. if anyone has one and can measure the replacement lower shock bolts I'd be gratefull, my bars didnt come with them  :grin:
Title: Re: Fitting an Eibach rear anti-roll bar?
Post by: Mew on 30 September 2008, 14:48
Quote from: rubjonny on 30 September 2008, 14:32
p.s. if anyone has one and can measure the replacement lower shock bolts I'd be gratefull, my bars didnt come with them  :grin:

WIll do, just got to find the fitting kit first :undecided: